Join us on Saturday, February 14th to commemorate George Washington’s birthday, the first of several 2026 Family Day programs marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence. Activities during the drop-in program (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) are primarily designed for kids and their families but everyone is welcome — so please do come along. If …
If you’re in the Washington, D.C. area for the holidays, stop by the Library of Congress on December 26th and 27th to enjoy two special Winter Wishes Family Days. We look forward to welcoming you for some creative crafting and a chance to learn more about America’s national library. The program runs from 10:30 …
If baseball is a highlight of your summer, join a celebration of America’s national pastime at Family Day on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The sport is well represented at the Library through one of the largest and most diverse collections of baseball-related materials in the world. Activities during the drop-in program (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 …
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, we celebrate the themes of “family” and “home” during our monthly Family Day. Visitors to the Library of Congress will enjoy an action-packed day featuring creative activities, collection displays, and talks with staff experts and two guest speakers to honor the Juneteenth federal holiday. Activities during the drop-in program (10:30 …
Join us at the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building on Saturday February 8, 2025, to celebrate love and friendship in the run up to Valentine’s Day. Activities during the drop-in program (10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) are primarily designed for kids and their families, but all ages are welcome. The event is free of charge, although …
Come by the Library’s Jefferson Building on November 9th to join in activities and more marking Veterans Day! Every November 11th we honor those who served. This year, the Family Day program will be recognizing how families supported the troops overseas during World War I and World War II. Activities during the drop-in Family Day …
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th. Here at the Library of Congress, the Informal Learning Office (ILO) starts the celebrations a day early with its latest monthly, in-person family program on Saturday, September 14th. If you’re in the area, stop by the Thomas Jefferson Building and join us! Activities during the drop-in program (10:30 a.m. …
Sarah Peet of the Informal Learning Office contributed research for this post. On Saturday, July 20th, the Library of Congress’ Informal Learning Office (ILO) hosts its latest monthly, in-person family program. July’s Family Day highlights the Olympics in recognition of the 2024 Summer Games from July 26th to August 11th, and the Paralympic Games from …
